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Buhari’s 2nd term, Atiku’s presidency will sow division and hate – Ezekwesili
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, on Thursday said that both President Muhammadu Buhari and Abubakar...
Ogoni Clean-up commences in two weeks – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced that 21 firms are to mobilise to site in the next two weeks following the contribution of...
In Washington: Activist Accuse FG of ‘Aiding’ Boko Haram by Freeing Hundreds of Repented Terrorists
The federal government is “aiding and abetting” the terrorist group Boko Haram by releasing captured militants who have “repented,” an activist has said....
Aisha Buhari at the opening ceremony of Sidra Medicine
At the official opening ceremony of Sidra Medicine, a state of the art hospital for women, children and Research Centre in Doha,...
Natural Gas Key For Development And Economic Growth – Minister
NNPC’s COO Gas & Power, Saidu Mohammed on Tuesday said that Natural Gas is a driver for development and central to sustainable Development...
VP Osinbajo at the Act Now town hall meeting in Abuja.
‘ Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, attends Act Now town hall meeting alongside Min. of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu...
Probe corruption in conduct of primaries by APC, PDP’, SERAP tells EFCC, ICPC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an urgent petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt...
VP Osinbajo denies violations in N5.8bn intervention fund for northeast
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo denied any wrongdoing in the approval of over N5billion naira released for emergency intervention of food security to the North-East...
Views From Abroad: Nigeria’s Worst Violence Is Not Boko Haram – USIP
By Ena Dion; Isioma Kemakolam As Nigeria works to stabilize from years of warfare in its north, the deadliest threat is not the...
NNPC moves to grab more downstream market share
By Ruth Olurounbi Plans are underway for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to expand its market share beyond its existing 14% share...
Count me out of Oshiomole’s travails, says Amosun after meeting with Buhari
The governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, says he wants no part of Adams Oshiomhole’s freak show, as he continues to throw jabs...
Could Fasting Help You Lose Weight, Get Healthier?
By Stephanie WatsonThe route to weight loss has traditionally been to cut calories. Swap that regular soda for diet, grab an apple instead...
Level of income should determine minimum wage – El-Rufai
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said that minimum wage should be done by each state according to its level of income. He...
We won’t get fooled again, Yoruba leaders to Tinubu
Afenifere’s unified message against the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 is simple:...
Alkali’s Murder: Community, religious leaders shield criminals —Lalong
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong on Tuesday, accused community and religious leaders in his state of shielding criminals which atimes lead to crisis...
Shell, ExxonMobil seek crude swap deals with Nigeria
With Agency Report Two oil giants who had previously exited Nigeria’s downstream sector, Shell and ExxonMobil could sign crude-for-product deals with Africa’s largest...
